Australian captain Alyssa Healy expressed pride as she bid adieu to her international career after a memorable win against the Indian women in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground. The Australian women defeated the Indian women by 10 wickets and sealed the multi-format series by 12-4.
Alyssa Healy Bids Emotional Farewell As Australia Beat India By 10 Wickets
Alyssa, who was playing her final match in an Australian jersey, was given a royal and heartfelt farewell by her teammates. Following Australia’s win, in a special gesture, veterans like Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner lifted her in celebration, praising her leadership, fighting spirit, and more than a decade of service to Australian cricket.
After the match, Alyssa Healy expressed her emotions and said that she was proud of how the team made a comeback after struggling in the T20 series of the tour. She said:
“Really pleased with that effort. Bouncing back from the T20 series, I sense that coming into the group, there was a bit of disappointment and a little bit of uncertainty. But the way that they responded and came out and played in the last four fixtures has been unbelievable, and I’m really proud,” Healy said in her farewell speech.
Further, Healy took the moment to highlight the importance of Test cricket in the women’s game. She said, “I think the white ball doesn’t really give us that opportunity to set up batters or build an innings. Learning how to play the longest form of the game is really important. So long live Test cricket, and hopefully we can see more.”
Alyssa Healy also revealed the moment that truly hit her before she addressed the team for the last time. She revealed:
“Honestly, it hit me just before that I get to come into that change room again and be around the girls. I’m going to enjoy the next little bit and sing the team song one last time. But I’m genuinely really excited to watch this group moving forward,” she said. She also showed confidence in Sophie Molineux, who will be replacing Healy.
Alyssa Thanked Team India And Fans
Thanking her fans and praising the Indian women for competing through a hectic schedule, Alyssa Healy said:
“When you’re representing your country and competing at the highest level, you’re sort of in this bubble. You just want to win games and compete, and you probably don’t realise what’s going on outside. To feel that love and support over the last week has been amazing,” she said.
She added, “Thanks to the Indian team. It’s a hectic schedule in the women’s game. To come here after a busy WPL, fight hard in the T20 series and stay here for five weeks is a huge effort. All the very best for the World Cup in the middle of the year.”
Before the Perth Test, Alyssa Healy had already signed off in style from ODIs. In her final match against India in Hobart, she smashed 158 off 98 balls to help Australia secure a big 185-run win.
Her husband, Mitchell Starc, supported her throughout the series and watched her final ODI from the commentary box, applauding her achievements.
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